women's rights

Warring parties have obstructed humanitarian aid to the rebel-held Nuba Mountains for years.

More than two million women are living with the condition.

They're made from algae and tea bags – and will be on sale in the US within a year

There is an undeniable link between strip clubs and prostitution.

He questioned whether domestic violence would be classed as a pre-existing condition under Trumpcare.

Abuse isn't just physical - but emotional, mental and financial.

View that women are not fit to be leaders and that it is more important to educate boys, also prevails.

A new study has brought the disturbing trend to light.

The Ched Evans case will put countless victims off reporting rapes.

Saudi Arabia, where women must have male guardians, elected to UN group for empowering women.

Mumbai-based artist Indu Harikumar started the project in January.

Mormon Keith Robert Vallejo was sentenced to life in prison.

A series of six short films show the reality of sexual harassment.

A petition has been launched against the programme.

A spokesman said 'appropriate sanctions' would be issued against those found guilty of misconduct.

At the last minute, the women were told they couldn't participate in a planned run.

Getty Images photographer Roberto Schmidt photographed Thai women as they approach their ordination at a temple in Bangkok.

Customers have called out the company for gender stereotyping.

On International Transgender Day of Visibility, we explore how trans rights have improved over the last century – and listen to people's personal experiences along the way.

Central American country's legislative commission will vote on whether it's abortion law should be debated.

The GOP representative was heckled for his response to a question on women's rights.

Islamic headscarves and dress codes are a contentious topic in Europe.

Magazine a novelty in a country where women and girls suffer disproportionately from high rates of violence.

A photo of the inaugural meeting has gone viral.

The poster girl is a happy white woman making a childless couple happy, but the truth is far less palatable.

Joss Whedon's hit show first aired in 1997.

Captain Nevin Darwish flew alongside Alia Al-Muhairi, the youngest Emirati A380 female pilot.

Healthcare workers face harassment, abuse and - in some cases - death.

Le Pen is an anti-woman candidate, despite her claims to the contrary.

The tech industry needs more visible female role models to help girls see that careers in STEM are viable.